I voted for legislation that would allow more senior citizens in Philadelphia and across the state pay for their prescription medication. Putting people first and focusing on health care is part of the House Democrats' Plan for Pennsylvania. Read more

Pennsylvania has been granted a REAL ID enforcement extension by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through August 1, 2019. This extension means that Pennsylvania residents will not face access issues when entering federal facilities or boarding domestic commercial aircraft through at least that date. REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and photo ID cards will be available from PennDOT at the customer’s option beginning March 2019. PennDOT is encouraging customers to pre-verify for REAL ID the required documentation as soon as possible, giving them ample time to prepare. More information about what documents will be required is available on PennDOT's Driver and Vehicle Services website . More information about REAL ID, including frequently asked questions , can be found at www.dmv.pa.gov . Read more

A news conference took place on Sept. 7 in the park, followed by a ribbon cutting on the road. Driscoll was joined by state Sen. John Sabatina Jr.; state Rep. Ed Neilson; City Councilman Bobby Henon; PennDOT Secretary Leslie Richards; city Departments of Streets Commissioner Carlton Williams; and representatives of Lt. Gov. Mike Stack, state Sen. Tina Tartaglione and U.S. Rep. Bob Brady. Read more

HARRISBURG, Aug. 8 – State Rep. Mike Driscoll, D-Phila., has introduced legislation that would ensure Pennsylvanians don't fall prey to deceptive contracts and would strengthen protections for consumers. House Bill 929 would create penalties for companies that place false or misleading information in contracts intending to defraud customers. By adding deceptive practice language into current law, companies found guilty would be liable for penalties and damages reimbursements, allowing customers to reclaim lost assets. New Jersey currently has similar regulations in place, and Driscoll hopes to extend these protections to Pennsylvania consumers. “Pennsylvanians enter into contracts every day,” Driscoll said. “Whether it is a contract for cell phones, cable television, home improvement or another contract, full disclosure is necessary. But too often, companies use misleading language to take advantage of vulnerable communities and exploit their intentions. Protecting consumers from deceptive practices is one of my top legislative priorities, and this legislation to hold companies accountable for the contracts they draw up is among the reforms I continue to seek.” Driscoll has worked throughout his legislative career to protect consumer rights, sponsoring and co-sponsoring several pieces of consumer-friendly legislation. Act 27 of 2018 was signed into law this June, and allows contractors to suspend their work if they are not paid Read more

HARRISBURG, June 25 – State Rep. Michael Driscoll, D-Phila., announced today that he has introduced legislation to modify the eligibility guidelines for the Philadelphia Property Tax Freeze Program. “The Philadelphia Property Tax Freeze Program has undeniably been a godsend to senior citizens living in our commonwealth’s largest and most expensive city. However, it hasn’t been responsive to changing economic conditions,” Driscoll said. “Today, many seniors face living on fixed incomes that haven’t risen as health care and living costs have.” Under current law, the eligibility for the program is tied to the income limits established for the state's PACE and PACENET prescription-drug programs, which have not been updated since 2006. H.B. 529 would set income eligibility to 225 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. “While working closely with the majority leader, City Councilman Bobby Henon, we felt this legislation would be an attractive avenue to help the seniors in our districts. Councilman Henon was extremely helpful,” Driscoll said. Driscoll said that using the federal guidelines as a basis for property tax relief eligibility would ensure the requirements reflect current economic conditions and help direct relief to those who need it most. The bill has been referred to the House Finance Committee. Read more

PHILADELPHIA, June 15 – State Rep. Mike Driscoll, D-Phila., witnessed the signing of legislation that minimizes financial uncertainty and encourages fairer treatment for contractors and subcontractors in Pennsylvania. House Bill 566, signed into law as Act 27 of 2018, allows contractors to suspend their work if they are not paid per contract terms. “This law will significantly impact the lives of many Pennsylvania families. Contractors and subcontractors often face a greater risk of going unpaid because they are compensated in full after the services are provided,” said Driscoll, co-sponsor of the bill. “I think our legislation will strike the right balance in making sure contractors are paid for the work they do. Consequently, we’ll help support families who depend on that income.” Under the new law, contractors and subcontractors will be able to stop working on a project if payment is not received per contract guidelines. To be eligible to suspend work, 30 days from the end of the billing cycle must pass. Then, they would have to provide written notice via mail or email and wait an additional 30 days. If payment is not received, they would have to provide at least 10 calendar days of notice by certified mail. If payment is not received during those 70 days, work may be suspended without penalty. The law becomes effective in 120 days. Read more

HARRISBURG, May 23 – Today, the House voted on concurrence on a bill drafted by Reps. James R. Santora, R-Delaware, and Michael Driscoll, D-Phila., to permit contractors to suspend their work if they are not paid per contract terms. It now heads to the governor for his signature. “Because contractors and subcontractors are not paid in full before they provide their services, they face a much greater risk of going unpaid than is typical for other workers. This impacts families who depend on payments that are rightfully owed for goods and services that were provided,” Santora said. “Our bill works to minimize that uncertainty and encourage fairer treatment for contractors and subcontractors.” Under the bill, contractors and subcontractors would be able to stop working on a project if payment is not received per contract guidelines. To be eligible to suspend work, 30 days from the end of the billing cycle must pass. Then, they would have to provide written notice via mail or email and wait an additional 30 days. If payment is not received, they would have to provide at least 10 calendar days of notice by certified mail. If payment is not received during those 70 days, work could be suspended without penalty. Before being amended by the Senate, the bill stated that contractors and subcontractors could suspend their work if at least 60 days have passed since the end of the billing period and seven calendar days’ notice was given of their Read more

PHILADELPHIA, March 19 – State Rep. Mike Driscoll, D-Phila., announced today that Marano Truck Lines and Warehouse Inc. will receive a $210,000 grant for the purchase and installation of a rooftop solar photovoltaic system on its facility in Northeast Philadelphia. “Universal access to sustainable energy is essential to support our communities and develop a sustainable city,” Driscoll said. “I’m glad to see businesses transitioning to clean energy and creating a framework to bolster energy independence and security across the commonwealth.” The funding will go towards the purchase and installation of a rooftop solar PV system that will generate 100 percent of the building’s energy consumption. The total project cost is $419,900, with Marano Truck Lines and Warehouse Inc. providing matching funds. The Solar Energy Program provides financial assistance in the form of grant and loan funds to promote the use of solar energy in Pennsylvania. The program is administered jointly by the Department of Community and Economic Development and the Department of Environmental Protection under the direction of the Commonwealth Financing Authority. The CFA is charged with identifying and supporting projects to improve the quality of life and financial health in communities around the state. To find out more about CFA programs, visit www.newpa.com . Read more

HARRISBURG, March 13 – A bipartisan pair of bills to help Pennsylvania consumers affected by data breaches passed the state House on Tuesday. These bills are sponsored by Commerce Committee Chairman Brian Ellis, R-Butler, and Rep. Mike Driscoll, D-Phila. Ellis’ H.B. 1846 would amend the Breach of Personal Information Act to further define “breach of security of the system” and “personal information” for clarification. The bill would require notice to Pennsylvania residents whenever there is a breach of security of the system. The notice would have to be in plain language, and include the date of the breach, the type of information subject to the breach and toll-free numbers to credit reporting agencies. This notice would have to be made within 45 days of learning of a breach. In addition, the breach would have to be reported to the Bureau of Consumer Protection in the Office of the Attorney General. If a state agency is the subject of a breach, the agency would have to provide notice of the breach to Pennsylvania residents without unreasonable delay. An agency under the governor’s jurisdiction would have to provide notice of the breach to the governor’s Office of Administration. If a county, school district or municipality is the subject of a breach, it would have to provide notice of the breach to residents without unreasonable delay as well. A county, school district or municipality would have to report its breach to the Read more

HARRISBURG, March 13 – State Rep. Michael Driscoll, D-Phila., announced he has introduced H.R. 706 , designating March 2018 as “Irish-American Heritage Month” in Pennsylvania. “Since the founding of this great nation, American citizens of Irish descent have been responsible for many significant contributions both within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States. Today, they continue to thrive and excel in many spheres of human endeavor, from academia to business and beyond,” Driscoll said. Celebration of Irish heritage is a long-standing tradition in the commonwealth, which hosts among the largest and oldest St. Patrick’s Day parades in the country each year. Irish heritage will be celebrated from Philadelphia, where the city's parade first took place in 1771, to Scranton, which hosts the second-largest St. Patrick’s parade in the country. “As a proud Irish-American myself, it is an honor to co-sponsor a resolution recognizing the impact Irish-Americans have been making since before our country’s founding. Thank you to my co-sponsors for their show of support and for extending their best wishes to the Irish community with House Resolution 706,” Driscoll said. The resolution’s co-sponsors include Reps. Marty Flynn, D-Lackawanna, Kevin Boyle, D-Phila./Montgomery, and Tim Hennessey, R-Chester/Montgomery. Read more

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